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You've just met a striped skunk! These animals are quite small, about the same size as a house cat, and they have a fluffy tail, short legs, and a small head. The two bold stripes running down their back, which merge into a single stripe on their tail, make them easy to identify.  \nNow that you know what a striped skunk looks like, let's figure out where they live. Striped skunks can be found throughout North America, from Canada all the way down to Mexico. They make their homes in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even in urban areas. These creatures are nocturnal, which means they're most active at night, and they like to sleep in burrows during the day.  \nHaving learnt where striped skunks hang out, let's delve into their eating habits. They are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and small animals. Their diet includes insects, small rodents, berries, nuts, and even garbage when they live near people. To find their food, skunks have sharp claws to dig in the soil and a keen sense of smell and hearing.  \nSo, we know what they look like, where they live, and what they eat, but how do striped skunks interact with other animals and humans? Well, skunks generally avoid other animals, but they can defend themselves with a unique and smelly spray if they feel threatened. This spray is so strong that it can deter predators like bears and wolves! As for humans, skunks are usually harmless unless they feel scared or cornered, so it's best to admire these interesting creatures from a distance.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) Where do the two bold stripes on a striped skunk merge?  \nA. On their legs B. On their tail C. On their back D. On their belly  \n2) Who are the natural predators of striped skunks?  \nA. Birds of prey B. Bears and wolves  \nC. Cats and dogs D. None, they have no natural  \npredators  \n3) What are three habitats where you can find striped skunks?  \nA. Deserts, mountains, and swamps B. Oceans, lakes, and rivers  \nC. Tundra, rainforests, and prairies D. Forests, grasslands, and urban  \nareas  \n4) What does the skunk do when it feels threatened?  \nA. It runs away as fast as it can B. It plays dead  \nC. It hides in its burrow D. It can defend itself with a unique  \nand smelly spray  \n5) What do striped skunks eat?  \nA. Only small animals B. Only garbage  \nC. Plants and small animals D. Only plants  \n6) How many stripes do striped skunks typically have on their back?  \nA. Two B. Three C. Four D. One  \n7) When are striped skunks most active?  \nA. During the day B. In the morning  \nC. At night D. In the afternoon  \n8) What is the size of a striped skunk?  \nA. About the size of a large dog B. About the same size as a house  \ncat  \nC. About the size of a lion D. About the size of a mouse  \n9) What type of dwelling do striped skunks sleep in during the day?  \nA. In trees B. In caves C. In burrows D. In nests made of  \nleaves  \n10) Where can you find striped skunks?  \nA. From Canada to Mexico B. Only in Canada  \nC. Only in Mexico D. Only in the United States  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"We skunks usually avoid humans but if we feel scared or cornered, we might spray. So, it's best to admire us from a distance. \"  \n12) \"We are active mostly at night and like to sleep in burrows during the day. That's because we are nocturnal creatures. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 80 | 78 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 57 |\n\n13) \"We striped skunks are omnivores. We eat plants and small animals like insects, small rodents, berrie","cbCainI0CK0G9i24","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainI0CK0G9i24","pdf",166429,"English","# Reading Passage\n## Multiple-Choice Questions (1-10)\n## Animal-Speaker Statements (11-20)\n## Fact or Opinion (21-29)\n## True or False (31-38)","[{\"question\":\"Where can you find striped skunks and what habitats do they use?\",\"answer\":\"Striped skunks are found throughout North America, from Canada to Mexico, living in forests, grasslands, and even urban areas. 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